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Eric Lee-Roy Smith
United States · Aged 40 · Died 03/19/2008
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Trooper Cannon pulled over a Mazda MD driven by Smith for following too closely. When Trooper Cannon approached the Mazda on foot, Smith drove away. Trooper Smith returned to his other and pursued Smith at a speeds of up to 120 mph. Smith crashed, and tried to leave the scene on foot. Trooper Cannon tried to subdue him. Smith was fatally struck by an SUV as he tried to avoid Trooper Cannon.
Alleged responsible partyTexas Department of Public SafetyReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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